Brenham ISD acknowledges that student participation in advanced coursework is valuable. As such, Brenham Junior High encourages all willing and/or academically prepared students to participate in advanced courses. Students who participate in advanced coursework are exposed to rigorous curriculum that requires diligent study and time management skills. By building these critical foundational skills, students will establish competency and capability for success in a post-secondary education path as well as the workforce.
Choosing Advanced Academics
Advanced courses in Brenham Independent School District are designed to challenge students with a rigorous curriculum that extends learning opportunities for all students. While we expect students to be successful in all advanced coursework, a close look at the student’s total course load and commitment to other activities should also be considered when choosing how many advanced courses to take. For some students, the best path is to start by enrolling in one advanced course, so that they better understand the expectation of advanced coursework. The decision to enroll in advanced classes ultimately rests with the parents and the students.
BJH Advanced Commitment
If your student takes on the responsibility of enrolling in an advanced course, he or she will agree to the rigorous expectations of that course. Dedication to staying on top of assignments, projects, studying, and other class commitments will be necessary for success in an advanced course. If your student decides to move from an advanced course to an on-level course, the following documentation will be required prior to unenrollment consideration:
At least 2 forms of parent - teacher contact
A parent - teacher conference
Documented attendance of tutorials
Unenrollment from an advanced course will only be honored at the end of the 1st 10 days of school, 6 weeks grading period and/or at the end of the 1st semester.
Honor Code
This class will be conducted under an honor code. Students will be given work that must be completed outside of class. All students are required to do their own work and MUST show their work to receive credit.
Violation will result in a parent, teacher, student meeting, and the student will receive a zero on the assignment.